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Forum on "Leveraging Space Technology for Africa’s Sustainable Development" Held in South Africa

The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized a thematic forum titled "Leveraging Space Technology for Africa’s Sustainable Development" in Pretoria, South Africa on December 5, 2024. The forum was part of the 2024 South Africa Science Forum and was co-hosted by AIR, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), and the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO). Over 80 experts and representatives from China, South Africa, and international organizations participated in the event.

Dec 18, 2024

AIR Hosts Year-end Seminar for International Talents

The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) held a year-end seminar for foreign scholars and students on December 10, 2024. Organized by the institute's International Cooperation Office, the event aimed to foster communication, celebrate the achievements of international researchers, and promote innovative collaboration through engaging activities.

Dec 16, 2024

Prof. Guo Huadong Addresses Critical Role of Digital Technology in Sustainable Development at World Science Forum 2024

At the World Science Forum 2024 (WSF 2024) in Budapest, Hungary, Prof. Guo Huadong, Director-General of the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS), delivered a keynote address emphasizing the crucial role of digital technology in advancing sustainability. The four-day event brought together over 1,200 global experts, researchers, and policymakers to discuss the pressing need for stronger science-policy collaboration during times of transformative global change.

Dec 02, 2024

AIR Scientist Wins FAO Achievement Honorary Award

On October 28, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held a summary meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to review the progress of the Red Palm Weevil Eradication Program in the Near East and North Africa region. During the event, Prof. Huang Wenjiang from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences was awarded the FAO Achievement Honorary Award. This recognition was for his pioneering contributions to early remote sensing monitoring and loss assessment of the red palm weevil, an invasive pest that poses a significant global threat to palm trees.

Nov 06, 2024

2024 BeiDou "Belt and Road" International Training Workshop Concludes in Beijing

On September 13, the 2024 BeiDou "Belt and Road" International Training Workshop successfully concluded in Beijing. This event, focused on the BeiDou Satellite Navigation System, aimed to provide training on navigation and positioning technologies for international participants, foster talent development, and promote global cooperation in BeiDou technology and industry. The program further supports the global outreach of BeiDou services, particularly among Belt and Road countries.

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